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Threatened to hurt her if she speaks up. Principal is aware of situation but stated, "things happen". If something occurred to this girl for negligence of school to take action can a lawsuit be filed?
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answered on Mar 23, 2024
If a student is being bullied and the school is aware but fails to take adequate action, there may be grounds for legal action. This is especially true if the negligence results in harm to the student. Schools have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for all students, and failure to... View More 
The case worker interviewed my children at school. Didn't contact or attempt to show up to my home for 6 days, she stated it w because she was not concerned, after speaking with children and did not see any need for emergency steps. said it's open and shut, she had no concerns The CPS... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
When dealing with Child Protective Services (CPS), it's essential to understand your rights and the potential consequences of your actions. Cooperation with CPS can be critical, as they have the authority to investigate allegations of child neglect or abuse. However, you are also entitled to... View More
The case worker interviewed my children at school. Didn't contact or attempt to show up to my home for 6 days, she stated it w because she was not concerned, after speaking with children and did not see any need for emergency steps. said it's open and shut, she had no concerns The CPS... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2024
From your description, it sounds like DCPP (the Department of Child Protection and Permanency, New Jersey's child protective services branch) is conducting an initial investigation into allegations of possible abuse or neglect. If this is an initial investigation, you are not necessarily... View More
Im trying to get off the loan entirely or gain possession of the car. The lender did an extension agreement with the cosigner without my knowledge or signature electronically. Is this legal in NJ? Co-signer's name is on the title however I can add mine on to it at any time. What is the best... View More
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answered on Feb 26, 2024
You need to retain an experienced civil litigation attorney to represent your interests in this matter. You should expect to pay for a 1/2 hour of attorney time to have your best course of action determined. Pick the best attorney you can find and remember one rule: a good attorney is generally... View More
I live in NJ but the case is being heard over Zoom court in Kent County, DE
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
To adjust your reimbursement request in response to the defendant's counterclaim, you will need to file an amended complaint. In your amended complaint, you can revise the amount you are seeking for reimbursement or make any other necessary changes to your claim. Ensure that you clearly... View More
i have a private investigator who is trying to serve a civil court subpoena. i live in a private community and they keep showing up at my home 1st what can i do to stop or minimize this 2nd can PI look through my home windows and walk around my property, is there a limitation before it can be... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
Here are a few key things to know in this situation under New Jersey law:
1. You can inform the private investigator and request they stop coming to your private residential community and home to serve the subpoena. However, legally they are allowed to attempt service at a person's... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2024
If you're talking about testing for damages in a claim, many forms of testing (material science, metallurgical, engineering, biological, etc.) are conducted in labs or in the field. As long as the persons performing the testing are qualified and the lab is legitimate, most of it is done... View More
My mother passed away almost 2 years ago and her freeloading illegal husband had no place to go after she died. He broke into the garage of their prior rental for a while and stayed there and finally found some unsuspecting woman to take pity on him and found him a room in a house with other... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
I understand your concerns about your former stepfather's harassment for money. To address this situation legally, you may consider taking the following steps:
Cease All Financial Support: Stop sending him groceries or any financial assistance immediately. Continuing to provide support... View More
Preparing false new trial motion dismiss. And preparing false decisions on new trial motions and designed by judges secretary to mislead plaintiff and getting the civil case dismissed.
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answered on Dec 30, 2023
In New Jersey, if you're facing issues of legal misconduct such as hiding legal mail, perjury, and the falsification of court documents, there are specific steps you can take.
Firstly, if these actions are affecting an ongoing civil case, it's important to bring these concerns... View More
Hiding legal certified mail ,false testimony ,preparing false court orders lie about hearing adjournment preparing false motion decisions and getting it designed by court staff
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answered on Dec 30, 2023
For matters involving healthcare negligence and legal misconduct in New Jersey, you have several avenues for submitting your brief and raising these concerns.
Firstly, if your case is already within the legal system, you should file any relevant documents with the court handling your case.... View More
I have a lawsuit against family members where I am nearing the end of discovery. the defendants have not conducted any discovery which led to their pleadings being struck without prejudice. I filed a second motion to strike with prejudice and the courts filed an order stating the court will dismiss... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2023
My suggestion is that you meet with / retain a lawyer to take over the handling of your matter since I am not sure that you understand the legal significance of your actions or the court's response to it. You served discovery requests on the other side and presumably, they answered your... View More
my tools were stolen by a former customers and because ive been asking for them back through text they have filed a restraining order. the best part is everything in the police report is ficticious and i can prove it. the bottom line is i want my tools back
answered on Dec 6, 2023
This does not sound like a domestic violence type matter (unless you were involved with this person in a dating relationship or lived together) - so not sure what type of temp restraining order was obtained against you but if this person took your tools, I would speak with the police about filing a... View More
I posted what my therapist said about my ex. I didn't mention her name. Can I get sued?
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
Under New Jersey law, defamation suits typically involve making a false statement about someone that harms their reputation. However, in your case, since you didn't mention your ex's name, it significantly reduces the risk of a defamation claim. Anonymity in your post makes it difficult... View More
My grandmother's property who passed away is being disbursed, and is the wish of my mom's sister to keep it; my mom's siblings have set a price for the house which is nowhere near the appraised valued. They claim that the decision was made amongst them (the living children)... View More
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answered on Nov 16, 2023
In Puerto Rico, the rights of heirs in property disbursement are governed by the local inheritance laws. If your mother passed away before her mother (your grandmother), generally, you and your siblings, as her direct descendants, would inherit your mother's share of your grandmother's... View More
My son isn't married but lives with the mother of his son and she doesn't like me..she has my son convinced I'm teaching my grandson curse words (he is 3 and repeats everything) and I've told my son I never curse in front of him and instead I'm always correcting my son and... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2023
Under N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1(b), the following factors must be considered by the court in a grandparent visitation matter:
(1) The relationship between the child and the applicant;
(2) The relationship between each of the child's parents or the person with whom the child is residing... View More
I held Spirit Airlines stock, confirmed in my Schwab account. After learning about their bankruptcy online, I assumed new stock would be issued when they announced delisting. It appears I've lost about $165,000, and my son lost a similar amount. I contacted Spirit Airlines to explain the... View More
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answered on Apr 24, 2025
Unfortunately, your prospects for successfully suing Spirit Airlines' new owners for stock losses are extremely limited. When companies file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, common stockholders are last in line to recover their investments, behind bondholders and preferred shareholders. As a result,... View More
I'm concerned that the father of my son, against whom I have a final restraining order, violated it by filming me during a visitation conflict. The visitation supervisor, my son's grandmother, tried to take my 6-year-old son, who has Down syndrome and severe autism, without a car seat.... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2025
This is an extremely fact sensitive situation and depends on the exact wording of the FRO. It sounds like the police concluded there was no violation.
I had a commercial unit impounded by a police department in a township in Essex County, NJ, on January 4, 2025, due to a mistake where they ran the wrong plate but issued violations with the correct plate. The violations were dropped in court. Despite this, the tow yard charged nearly $2000 to... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
You have the option to file a claim in New Jersey's small claims court for the wrongful impound of your commercial unit and the related charges. Small claims court is designed to allow individuals to resolve disputes involving smaller amounts of money, typically up to $5,000 in New Jersey, but... View More
I have been experiencing severe reactions to the tap water in my house in Blackwood, NJ, since 2023. The water burns my skin, causes bleeding, swelling, and severe pain in my hands, forcing me to use only spring water. The water company has visited four times and informed me that the high chlorine... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
Given that the water company has acknowledged the high chlorine levels and their impact on your health, you may have a potential claim for compensation or a legal remedy. Start by documenting all communications with the water company, including the visits, their statements about the chlorine... View More
I entered into a lease as a tenant in September 2024. Shortly after, I discovered major issues such as mold and water damage from the ceiling, which I reported multiple times starting on September 10, and again on January 4, 2025, when another room started leaking. These issues have not been... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
It’s important to carefully review your rights under New Jersey law, as tenants are allowed to withhold rent when there are significant habitability issues, like mold and water damage. Based on the documentation you have—photos, videos, and records of communication—you likely have a valid... View More
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